Visa fee for 30 day stay to remain at US$50

At the Cabinet meeting held on Monday (06) it has been decided to maintain the existing US $50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting Sri Lanka.

Furthermore, it was confirmed that the free visa service currently offered to citizens of seven countries, India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia will continue while the Government also emphasizes that the Department of Immigration and Emigration will be responsible  for issuing entry visas to foreigners.

Amidst the notable progress in the country’s tourism sector, numerous stakeholders within the industry have  urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to maintain the maximum visa fee for a 30 day visa at US $50. They have also highlighted that this decision stands as significant support for the future growth of the tourism industry.